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A list of our most recent press releases:
10/6/2008 — Urgent Funding Needed to Reach the 2010 Measles Goal
It costs less than US $1 to immunize a child against measles, making it one of the most cost-effective public health interventions.
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9/20/2008 — Red Cross Volunteers Reach across Borders in Hour of Need
Cross-border partnerships underline the advantage the American Red Cross has in being part of an international Movement that can call on the assistance of its sister Red Cross and Red Crescent societies around the world.
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8/27/2008 — American Red Cross Announces Its Funding Needs for Myanmar Cyclone Have Been Met
Thanks to the generous support of the American public and a $1 million grant from the U.S. Agency for International Development, combined with the robust contributions of other Red Cross and Red Crescent societies around the world, we have determined that current contributions are sufficient to carry out the American Red Cross portion of the relief and recovery efforts in Myanmar.
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8/21/2008 — Measles Initiative Statement on recent U.S. outbreaks
In developing countries, malnutrition and a lack of access to health services means that measles is often deadly. Worldwide, measles still infects nearly 18 million children, killing an estimated 242,000 each year. That is 600 children who die each day from this disease.
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8/14/2008 — The American Red Cross sends $100,000 to help people affected by the Russia – Georgia conflict
The American Red Cross is contributing $100,000 to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in support of their efforts to help meet the humanitarian needs of tens of thousands of people affected by the ongoing conflict in Georgia.
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5/23/2008 — America Generously Responds to China Earthquake
More than 60 corporations have pledged support to the American Red Cross through direct cash gifts or by encouraging their employees and customers to donate – efforts that will raise millions of additional dollars for those in need.
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5/16/2008 — Myanmar Cyclone Survivors Face New Challenges
Many survivors still need assistance, as exposure to the foul weather and malnutrition are creating an increasingly dire situation.
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5/15/2008 — The American Red Cross Commits $10 Million to Assist China Earthquake Survivors
The American Red Cross will continue to weigh additional support options, which may include additional financial support, relief supplies or expertise. Given the scope of the disaster, the full picture of the disaster may take several more days to become clear.
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5/11/2008 — Relief Supplies from American Red Cross Arrive in Myanmar
Today, a commercial airplane carrying the first shipment of American Red Cross relief supplies touched down in Yangon, Myanmar, to assist survivors of cyclone Nargis.
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5/8/2008 — World Red Cross Red Crescent Day In Action
American Red Cross honors founder’s legacy by supporting Myanmar Red Cross
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5/7/2008 — American Red Cross Steps Up Relief For Survivors Of Myanmar Cyclone
The American Red Cross will receive a contribution of $1 million from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to assist the people affected by Cyclone Nargis. This brings the American Red Cross commitment to this international disaster response to $1.25 million.
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5/5/2008 — American Red Cross stands ready to aid cyclone survivors in Myanmar
Government and media reports estimate up to 10,000 deaths and catastrophic damage, causing widespread power and telecommunications outages.
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3/17/2008 — Massive Measles Vaccination Campaign Wraps Up in Pakistan
This phase marks the conclusion of a year-long, multi-part campaign that will provide measles vaccines to more than 65 million children throughout the country.
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12/17/2007 — Tsunami-Affected Communities are Better Prepared for the Future
The American Red Cross is still on the ground helping communities recover and rebuild.
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11/9/2007 — Red Cross President Visits Flooded Regions In Mexico
The Red Cross is responding to the emergency relief efforts of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the Mexican Red Cross by providing more than $500,000 in financial assistance and supplies.
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10/22/2007 — Government Of Madagascar and Coalition of Global Partners Launch Measles and Malaria Prevention Campaign
National health campaign to vaccinate more than 2.8 million children against measles and distribute more than 1.5 million insecticide-treated mosquito nets to prevent the spread of malaria.
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10/19/2007 — Health Campaign to Protect Indonesian Children Successfully Completed
More than 31 million children received measles vaccinations.
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8/20/2007 — Hurricane Dean Threatens Mexican Coast
Red Cross encourages families to use Safe and Well as people evacuate resort areas.
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7/13/2007 — American Red Cross Provides $190,000 for Pakistan Flood Relief
The money will be used to support the efforts of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society in responding to the devastating floods that have affected the country over the past few weeks.
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6/25/2007 — American Red Cross Joins Pearson Foundation's Digital Arts Alliance
The Red Cross and the Pearson Foundation will provide digital-arts focused professional development workshops for middle and high school teachers.
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6/1/2007 — American Red Cross Promotes Prevention and Control of Tuberculosis Along U.S. – Mexican Border
Red Cross work for healthy borders benefits both countries in their efforts to prevent and control the spread of TB.
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5/10/2007 — American Red Cross and FAO team up to restore fisheries and aquaculture in tsunami-affected communities
The US $7.5 million project will promote responsible and sustainable management of fisheries and aquaculture that are relied on by coastal communities for food, income and employment.
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5/7/2007 — World Red Cross Red Crescent Day Celebrated Around the World – And Throughout America
Whether it's an earthquake in Indonesia, a cyclone in Mozambique or a tornado in Kansas, the Red Cross is there – helping the vulnerable, sheltering the displaced and comforting the needy.
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4/25/2007 — The American Red Cross Joins the Fight Against Malaria
Mobilizing volunteers in more than 50 U.S. cities for Malaria Awareness Day.
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4/6/2007 — Emergency Response Unit Sent to Madagascar to Assist Flood Relief Efforts
The American Red Cross has deployed three international disaster response delegates to Madagascar to assist the on-going disaster recovery efforts.
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4/4/2007 — American Red Cross Responds to Solomon Islands Tsunami
The American Red Cross is contributing $50,000 in response to the powerful 8.2 magnitude earthquake in the South Pacific.
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3/7/2007 — American Red Cross Sends Two Workers to Assist Flood Relief Efforts in Mozambique
The American Red Cross is deploying two emergency disaster relief workers to Mozambique to assist the on-going flood recovery efforts.
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1/18/2007 — President Bush signs Red Crystal Legislation Creating New Emblem with Protections Under US Law
On January 12, 2007, President Bush signed historic legislation that recognized the newly adopted “Red Crystal” emblem as a neutral and impartial symbol of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
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12/7/2004 — Measles Initiative Partners Fight The Two Most Deadly Childhood Diseases In Africa Testing An Integrated Approach To Reach Every Child
Nearly 1 million Togolese children will receive measles vaccinations, saving more than 3,000 lives each year.
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4/28/2004 — American Red Cross Awarded Its Second USAID Child Survival Grant
The award, part of USAID’s Child Survival and Health Grants Program, will help address high rates of child morbidity and mortality in Cambodia.
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